In this episode of Family Abide, join us as we delve into the significance of Easter and Lent in our lives, and how understanding and controlling our wants can lead to better financial decisions. We explore the power of discipline, especially in managing finances, and discuss the implications of introducing financial responsibility to children, including the idea of a 6-year-old having their own debit card. Tune in as we wrap up with exciting news: Divine and Journey will be taking a more active role in interviewing guests in our upcoming shows, promising insightful discussions and fresh persp ..read more

In this episode, we explore the Financial Word of the Day: "Budget" Join us as Divine and Journey create their Christmas lists, and discover the art of prioritizing needs over wants. Listen in real-time to the thought process of children making choices, managing expectations, and understanding that the most meaningful gifts typically aren't found under the tree.  Connect with Me! familyabide.com instagram.com/familyabide tiktok.com/@familyabide twitter.com/familyabide youtube.com/@familyabide ..read more

Welcome to Family Abide Podcast! Today we revisit the Financial word of the Day "asset,"  During today's show we talk about what Divine and Journey did for summer and how the new school year is coming along.   We also explore how a lost tooth can become a surprising asset.  Divine also gets an opportunity to discuss her wants and needs, and together we develop a plan to purchase something she wants.   She develops an understanding of her own value, and how that empowers her toward getting a Nintendo Switch.  Hear heartwarming tales of kids and parents benefiting ..read more

Today's discussion is with a dynamic minority female entrepreneur, and visual & graphic artist, who has developed an online custom brand RaRa By Rashida Cotton.  Rashida customizes items such as shoes, paintings, clothes, bags, cell phone cases, grad caps, furniture, hats, etc.   In addition to online order, she recently opened up her own physical storefront in Baltimore, Md.  On today's show, she talks about the transition from a secure government job to walking in her passion as an entrepreneur and artist.  She also talks about not being scared to grow out of her com ..read more

Have you ever heard of anyone praying to be average? I recently had this conversation with my wife @charities.notes and it brings up a good conversation around the Abundance versus a Scarcity mindset.  Every morning we say the prayer of Jabez and it highlights 4 major concepts about an Abundance Mentality  That God would bless him. That God would enlarge his territory. That God's hand might be with him. That God would keep him from evil. We talk about the  4 elements of abundance, how they contrast with a scarcity mindset, and what we would do if our children told us they pray ..read more

During this Episode with Lawernce we dive into the relational aspects of money with a spouse and with grown Parents.   Connect with Me! familyabide.com instagram.com/familyabide tiktok.com/@familyabide twitter.com/familyabide youtube.com/@familyabide ..read more

We our back from the month-long break after welcoming a new edition to the family.  The girls briefly discuss sisterhood in addition to what they enjoyed most about easter, as well as the importance of the day.    The financial word of the day is interest, and understanding this word is essential for our upcoming talk with Howard University students concerning loans and financial literacy.   Over the course of the show, we also discuss borrowing, scholarships, and more, and we can't wait to share what we learn with you  Connect with Me! familyabide.com instagram.com/f ..read more

On today's episode, we review a few topics with the girls on our way to discussing the Financial Word of the day which is Taxes.  We start off reviewing how the girls felt about their Christmas gifts and quickly move into what the point of service is and how we use it to celebrate MLK.  Before we discussed taxes, we talked about a topic that Divine is already familiar with offering/ tithing and the importance of contributing to a cause so that the greater good can bed achieved.  The finical word of the day was brought to us by  Sense to Cents Connect with Me! familyabide ..read more

During today's episode of the Yard with Charity Metzger we start off by reviewing how the end of the year went with Holiday shopping.  As those credit card bills and statements fully hit the account we discuss areas of improvement like determining a budget prior to the holidays.  Also, we realize that some of our household values growing up shape the way we look at spending on children and budgets and that it takes a lot of preparation to reconcile. What are the things to expect when expecting a child? When you're planning to have a baby, there are many steps and considerations to k ..read more

Today we are talking with Anthony Weaver from About That Wallet Podcast.  During the show, he walks us through his journey from hitting rock bottom with a 324/850 credit score, and how he used this as motivation.  He notes that it's cool for people to create content for someone to become rich.  However, this often doesn’t help people who lack the foundational education and resources just to get back to zero. You can find Anthony at www.aboutthatwallet.com or on @aboutthatwallet on Instagram, Youtube, Twitter, Facebook, and all of your favorite social media outlets.     ..read more